You're probably familiar with "legumes," which are casually referred to as beans, but you may not be acquainted with "pulses." Pulses are a type of legume that is harvested solely for its seeds rather than eaten fresh as vegetabl...

All of the tissues in our body need a near constant supply of oxygen to maintain life. We maintain this oxygen delivery by the red cells in our blood. These have an iron-containing protein called hemoglobin, which is a perfect transporter for oxygen,...

Walnuts are a delicious way to add extra nutrition, flavor and crunch to a meal. While walnuts are harvested in December, they are available year round and a great source of those all-important omega-3 fatty acids.

Every single day, track every single bite. Weigh and measure your food so you really know what you're eating. There will be times when you have to guess, but MOST of the time, weigh and measure. For me, this has been the #1 important factor in my weight loss success. It can seem like OCD, but it is ...

I take a slice of cheese and put on parchment paper then put in the microwave for 1 min. 25 seconds on high. It makes a chip consistency. Break into pieces and eat with salsa. I usually make 2 slices at once. Great for a snack

There's nothing quite like a spoonful of extra crunchy peanut butter on toast. A favorite college snack of mine, I indulged, and bulged! But peanut butter is actually GOOD for you, in moderation, of course.

The high protein and healthy oils help with weight loss, diabetes and even Alzhei...

Clean eating is a lifestyle based on the idea that the best way to eat is to abundantly enjoy whole foods--that is, foods as close to their natural state and you can get them. This means eating fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins instead of pre-packaged, processed foods or f...

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